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LY05 VAK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,902 mi
Last recorded86,902 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VAK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 86,902 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 80,160 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 74,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,330 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 66,326 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 60,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,309 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 53,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,163 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 13 Apr 2013 49,542 miles

rear tyres are excessively deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2012 46,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,946 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,869 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,787 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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LY05 VAK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY05 VAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY05 VAK registered?

LY05 VAK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LY05 VAK safe to buy?

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